I wasn’t so hot on the head sculpt when I first saw it, but that’s on me. I don’t want a DKR Supes, I wanted a MOTUC Supes. My dislike wasn’t a fair criticism. I’ve also warmed up to it over the last few weeks because having it is just so damn fun. It’s a good representation of the DKR art to me, so I’m solid there too.
My absolute favorite thing? That big, beautiful S! Mattel kinda sucks at the ol’ “S”. The DCSH line had this great wide Super Powers like symbol, but the main DCUC line got this more squared of smaller version of the symbol and it just never looked right to me. This symbol is great though – it’s crisp and it stretches across the whole chest. It just draws your attention and looks fabulous. I wish I could give it to all my other Supes figures. Like the chest tampo, the paint work is pretty sharp. There are some sloppy edges on the belt and a spot on his face I need to trim off, but it’s good overall. He’s darker blue than I’d like, but again, this is a DKR figure.
The articulation is the one area a little lacking just due to the bulk & then the cape on deeper poses. It’s not a deal breaker, but when you play with him as a DCUC & a MOTUC, you kinda notice. The MOTUC does look better posed though thanks to that very same bulk.
I totally forgot to take a picture of it, but Superman did include a kryptonite arrow (you can see it in the package pic). It’s a cool piece even if it just makes me want a Green Arrow.
Overall, did I mention I love this figure? This is a huge thing off my want list. It just looks fantastic and them getting the symbol so dead-on right just adds to my appreciation of the figure. Even if it were a little off, I’d probably still be happy to have it, but Mattel knocking it out of the park is perfect. The only downside at this point is that I’ve got a MOTUC Batman… I’ve got a MOTUC Superman… when am I going to get my Star Riders Wonder Woman in the MOTUC line? C’mon now! It’
Great review, as always!
Man, I’d love one of these things to go with my “MOTU” DKR Batman, but they’re not offered in Britain, and Amazon.com won’t ship them here. Story of a foreign collector’s life.
I’ve had to pass on these since the latest Marvel Legends waves have been commanding I give them all my money, but this and the Batman look really good, even if that Batman’s just a repaint, but a really good and crisp repaint.
I’m sure sooner or later I’ll wind up getting both in the future.
And is it me, or does the face on this Superman look a lot like Ronald Reagan? Intentional or imagined, ’cause it’d be topical of the times if it were intentional.
I wish I could be more in love with this figure. I think it’s one of those “if I had this three years ago” I would have been creaming my shorts for it. Of course I still like it. I think also like a spoiled brat, because I had to wait so long to get it I was kinda like “finally” — I only ever ended up finding one about a month ago because I took a short road trip to another state. Of course then several weeks later I find him in abundance at my local Wal-mart. That said it’s pretty well executed and a fine addition to the collection.
Omg, Wonder Woman and the Star Riders is something I’d love to see updated and released as an action figure line! Think of how beautiful they would look compatible with MOTUC!
Well need a new Superman as my dcuc had snapped off cleaning it last year so on my radar. I never popped on the first Batman but this one is worth it. Though Marvel has me know under its thumb and been digging all that’s hitting. (Still need many though as wanna finish the BaFs) and dare I say even the Superhero girls line I’m enjoying. Still hunting Harley as a certain Rider screams a funny pic story to me.
A great review though and will be on my get list down the road.
Regular Supes in the comparison picture would have been a great fit for the Doomsday review.
His suit is way too dark and the symbol is tiny & elongated. It’s Superman, but the details aren’t close to being right. Drives me nuts!
I know these are based on DKR, but I want MATTEL to use the MOTUC bucks for more DC figs. I’d love to get a Wonder Woman in a female MOTUC buck. Also Shazam, Martian, and a long haired 90’s Aquaman in a MOTUC style buck. Imo I think those could still fit in with the DCUC figs.
During the days of DCUC, I really wanted Mattel to make a Big Bard on the female MOTUC body. That would have been perfect, but instead they built her on the same female body as Hawkgirl. Little Barda was not sufficient.
I was only thinking Justice League characters, but yeah Big Barda would be perfect. I know some DC villains that could work with the MOTUC bods also.
I see these all over and I keep not buying him.
+he looks more realistic than the overly toony DC Direct version from ages ago.
+some artists like Bogdanove and McGinnis have drawn a similarly style ‘roided/”bulky” Superman.
—–he looks like he’s wearing a red diaper.
can NOT unsee it.
as for DKR Green Arrow, I know Chris “Hunter Knight” Diaz has done him a couple times in his gray jumpsuit.
Heck, there were customs of Amell’s version out within a week of that Legends of Tomorrow “Star City 2047” or whatever ep it was we saw Future!Ollie (and “Connor”) with the live action “One Armed Archer”. Yet still no chili!! 🙁 🙁
and FRAK YES on that Star Riders line finally being made!!
WW, Ice, Fire, Dolphin, and I think Cheetah and Poison Ivy?, plus a new “Flowery” character? where’s ToyOtter Geyer to confirm/deny?
[looks at the new Super Hero GIRLS” line.]